Welcome Everyone to Our 2nd Annual Cycling Silver Comet to Alabama With Gearact!!!
We will have three options this year for this ride! Please Read All Details Below For Ride Info.
This Ride is 18 & Up!
Option A: Will cycle a total of 74 Miles Day One touching the Alabama State Line & Back to Cedartown, GA. Leaving out the next Day with the entire group will be 50 miles which is a total of 124 Miles Roundtrip.
Option B: This group will stop in Cedartown, GA at the hotel which will be 53 Miles Day One & Day Two will be 50 Miles with a total of 103 miles round trip.
Option C: Will be for those who want to do the whole trip in one day! You will tackle 122 miles in one day.
This ride is a fully supported ride from the hours of 7AM - 4PM!
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Keep in mind for those who are wanting to do the whole trip in one day and not stay at the hotel, you want to make sure you’re fully capable at finishing the ride by 4 PM. If you don’t feel that option is best for you then Book a room and stay with the group!
Our meet time is 6 AM!
We Pull Off At 7:15 AM so please allow yourself enough time to make it and possibly have your bike checked before we pull off.
We will have Aztec Cycles Mobile assisting us in bike repairs.
What You Need:
Each Rider should have no less than two spare tubes.
Personal air pump.
Bike Patch Kit
What You Should Know:
There will be two rest stops on the trail with water, snacks, & support. The last stop will be at the hotel which is 3 miles away from the trail.
We Are Staying Overnight Saturday Night In Cedartown, GA.
This year’s ticket purchase for our hotel guests will come with a shuttle van to shuttle your bags to the hotel. Remember to still pack light! You’ll only need one or two outfits.
Once We Arrive In Cedartown, GA:
We will check into our rooms.
We will have dinner ready at 4:30 PM.
Roll Call is 7:00 AM Sunday morning.
Pull Off is 7:30 AM heading back to Atlanta.
Each participant must sign a waiver prior to coming to the ride or the day of. We can email waivers if you want to avoid filling out papers the morning of the ride.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via message or email Gearact@
There’s parking at our starting location which is Nickajack Elementary. This year we will have overnight security monitoring your vehicles. We still highly recommend getting dropped off if you‘re planning to stay overnight.
Q: If I purchase the hotel package for two do I still have to purchase a ride pass?
A: Yes! Every participant must purchase a ride pass.
Q: Can me and a friend split the hotel room?
A: Yes! The rooms are booked on double occupancy with Queen beds!
Q: If two of us are staying in a room together, do both of us have to purchase a ride pass?
A: Yes! Every participant must purchase a ride pass.
Q: Is this a supported ride?
A: Yes, this is a supported ride.
Q: Is there enough parking?
A: There’s parking at Nickajack Elem. but we highly recommend those who are planning to stay overnight to get dropped off.
Q: Will the hotel have all of our information?
A: Yes! Only thing you’ll be required to do once you arrive at the hotel is give them your name. They will ask you for a credit card for incidentals.
Q: Will the ride be canceled if it rains?
A: No! This is a Rain or Shine event.
Q: Can I get a refund if something comes up?
A: Everyone is allowed a refund up until 30 Days prior to the start of the ride.
Q: Can I Book My Room On my Own?
A: No. We already have the rooms blocked off and we have to have a count for the dinner portion.
Q: What’s the name of the hotel?
A: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
WE REALLY ENCOURAGE EVERYONE THAT PLANS TO MAKE THIS TRIP TO JOIN US ON OUR WEEKLY RIDES SO YOU CAN TRAIN WITH US!
HELMETS ARE A REQUIREMENT TO CYCLE WITH GEARACT!
Participating in any Gearact ride you accept the risks and responsibilities associated with group rides. You are ultimately responsible for your own personal safety.
“It’s not about who can do it the best, it’s about having fun!” ~ Josh Paul